The Catholic challenge abroad (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Elizabeth I become queen and begin facing challenges from Catholic rulers?
In what year did Elizabeth I become queen and begin facing challenges from Catholic rulers?
1558
Which country posed the most serious and sustained threat to Elizabeth's rule?
Which country posed the most serious and sustained threat to Elizabeth's rule?
Spain
Who was the king of Spain during Elizabeth I's reign?
Who was the king of Spain during Elizabeth I's reign?
Philip II
In which year did the Dutch revolt against Spanish Catholic rule begin?
In which year did the Dutch revolt against Spanish Catholic rule begin?
1566
What name was given to the Dutch Protestant rebels who fought against Spanish rule?
What name was given to the Dutch Protestant rebels who fought against Spanish rule?
Sea Beggars
How did Elizabeth respond to the Dutch Protestant rebels?
How did Elizabeth respond to the Dutch Protestant rebels?
Condemned publicly, sheltered secretly
When did the Genoese loan crisis occur?
When did the Genoese loan crisis occur?
1568
What was the Genoese loan intended to pay for?
What was the Genoese loan intended to pay for?
Spanish troops in the Netherlands
From what year onwards did Mary, Queen of Scots, create a security threat in England?
From what year onwards did Mary, Queen of Scots, create a security threat in England?
1568
In which year did religious wars between Catholics and Huguenots begin in France?
In which year did religious wars between Catholics and Huguenots begin in France?
1562
What happened after Elizabeth backed French Protestants in 1562?
What happened after Elizabeth backed French Protestants in 1562?
They made peace; she was isolated
What was the Counter-Reformation?
What was the Counter-Reformation?
Catholic campaign to reverse Protestantism
In what year did Pope Pius V excommunicate Elizabeth?
In what year did Pope Pius V excommunicate Elizabeth?
1570